Phase II study of metronomic chemotherapy for recurrent malignant gliomas in adults
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Phase II study of metronomic chemotherapy for recurrent malignant gliomas in adults.
Preclinical evidence suggests that continuous low-dose daily (metronomic) chemotherapy may inhibit tumor endothelial cell proliferation (angiogenesis) and prevent tumor growth. This phase II study evaluated the feasibility of this antiangiogenic chemotherapy regimen in adults with recurrent malignant gliomas. The regimen consisted of low-dose etoposide (35 mg/m2 [maximum, 100 mg/day] daily for ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Neuro-Oncology
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1523-5866,1522-8517
DOI: 10.1215/15228517-2007-006